Complete Guide to Job Seeking for Women

Author: Troy Johnson (USA), Robin Friedman Spizmon (USA), Lindsey Peacock
Translator: Gan Ming
United States / USA
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is strongly recommended by 51job China Talent Hotline! It summarizes the experience of the top female job placement companies in the United States; it draws from the personal experiences of both successful and unsuccessful job seekers; and it combines the theoretical and practical achievements of three outstanding female job search experts. Great jobs are calling you—this book will guide you to seize them! Forget the job search theories you learned in school! Forget the workplace myths you’ve heard! This book provides you with the comprehensive guidance you need on your job search journey. It will guide you on how to accurately assess your abilities, how to clarify your job search direction, how to search for the right position for you, and how to secure it. Ideal jobs are always spoken of in legends, but The Ultimate Job Search Guide for Women will help you get them!
In today’s talent surplus, finding a job is becoming increasingly difficult, but the challenges we face in job searching remain consistent:
■ How to write a resume that impresses hiring managers?
■ How to quickly secure more interview opportunities?
■ How to answer interviewer questions perfectly?
■ How to negotiate satisfying salary and benefits?
The Ultimate Job Search Guide for Women is a guidebook that will accelerate your path to job search success. It provides numerous self-assessment questions, mini-quizzes, interactive exercises, and real-life stories to help you develop your job search strategy, execute your plan, track your progress, and evaluate your tactical outcomes. But first, you must understand that job searching is a full-time job in itself. Smart job seekers know how to turn every interaction into an opportunity. From cultivating an optimistic attitude and establishing effective networking plans, to crafting a standout resume and mastering flawless interview skills, we will teach you the job search skills you need.
Of course, job searching is no easy task. That’s why the "Relaxation Station" column throughout the book encourages you to take a break and smell the fragrance of roses, or to enjoy a piece of chocolate when you have time. We hope you can balance relaxation and job searching effectively. The "Success Boost" column provides expert advice and examples, further reinforcing the key messages we convey and boosting your job search confidence. Meanwhile, the "Career No-Gos" column reminds you of the major or minor mistakes to avoid on your job search journey.
Even if you’ve already received an offer, we’ll guide you through the next step, telling you what preparations to make for your new role. If you’re dissatisfied with the job you’ve just found (or currently hold), please immediately check the job search resources and information we’ve provided in the appendix—it will surely help you. Submit another resume right away! Wishing you job search success!
This book is strongly recommended by 51job China Talent Hotline! It summarizes the experience of the top female job placement companies in the United States; it draws from the personal experiences of both successful and unsuccessful job seekers; and it combines the theoretical and practical achievements of three outstanding female job search experts. Great jobs are calling you—this book will guide you to seize them! Forget the job search theories you learned in school! Forget the workplace myths you’ve heard! This book provides you with the comprehensive guidance you need on your job search journey. It will guide you on how to accurately assess your abilities, how to clarify your job search direction, how to search for the right position for you, and how to secure it. Ideal jobs are always spoken of in legends, but The Ultimate Job Search Guide for Women will help you get them!
In today’s talent surplus, finding a job is becoming increasingly difficult, but the challenges we face in job searching remain consistent:
■ How to write a resume that impresses hiring managers?
■ How to quickly secure more interview opportunities?
■ How to answer interviewer questions perfectly?
■ How to negotiate satisfying salary and benefits?
The Ultimate Job Search Guide for Women is a guidebook that will accelerate your path to job search success. It provides numerous self-assessment questions, mini-quizzes, interactive exercises, and real-life stories to help you develop your job search strategy, execute your plan, track your progress, and evaluate your tactical outcomes. But first, you must understand that job searching is a full-time job in itself. Smart job seekers know how to turn every interaction into an opportunity. From cultivating an optimistic attitude and establishing effective networking plans, to crafting a standout resume and mastering flawless interview skills, we will teach you the job search skills you need.
Of course, job searching is no easy task. That’s why the "Relaxation Station" column throughout the book encourages you to take a break and smell the fragrance of roses, or to enjoy a piece of chocolate when you have time. We hope you can balance relaxation and job searching effectively. The "Success Boost" column provides expert advice and examples, further reinforcing the key messages we convey and boosting your job search confidence. Meanwhile, the "Career No-Gos" column reminds you of the major or minor mistakes to avoid on your job search journey.
Even if you’ve already received an offer, we’ll guide you through the next step, telling you what preparations to make for your new role. If you’re dissatisfied with the job you’ve just found (or currently hold), please immediately check the job search resources and information we’ve provided in the appendix—it will surely help you. Submit another resume right away! Wishing you job search success!